Naegleria Fowleri Is the Causative Pathogen in the Rare and Fatal

question 27

Short Answer

Naegleria fowleri is the causative pathogen in the rare and fatal form of meningitis called ____________________________.​

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Definitions:

Thyroxine

A substance generated by the thyroid gland that controls metabolism, the production of energy, and the processes of growth and development.

Posterior Pituitary

A part of the pituitary gland that releases hormones like antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin into the bloodstream.

Neurohormones

Neurohormones are hormones produced and released by neuroendocrine cells into the blood to affect distant cells, acting as messengers in the body.

Tropic Hormones

Hormones that stimulate the release of other hormones from their target glands.